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Special Milk Program for Texas

undefined Special Milk Program for Texas?


The Special Milk Program (SMP) reimburses contractors for milk that they serve to school and preschool aged children who do not otherwise participate in a Federal child nutrition meal service program. SMP clients include children who are enrolled in private nonprofit schools, child care facilities, or summer camps.

The Special Milk Program (SMP) reimburses contractors for milk that they serve to school and preschool aged children who do not otherwise participate in a Federal child nutrition meal service program. SMP clients include children who are enrolled in private nonprofit schools, child care facilities, or summer camps.

undefined Special Milk Program for Texas?


To be eligible for the Texas Special Milk Program, you must be a child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program.

Any child at a participating school or half‐day pre‐kindergarten program can get milk through the Special Milk Program. Children may buy milk or receive it free, depending on the school’s choice of program options.

Each child's family must apply annually for free milk eligibility.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$19,578
2$26,572
3$33,566
4$40,560
5$47,554
6$54,548
7$61,542
8$68,536

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,994 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Special Milk Program for Texas?


To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child's school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.

The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information on the School Meals Contact page.

Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program on the Texas Education Agency website.


For information about the SMP please visit the Special Milk Program page. 

For additional information or questions regarding the SMP email:
squaremeals@texasgriculture.gov

For SMP forms, go to the SMP Administration & Forms page.